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“They say shock therapy is good for some things, but it didn't do me any good. It was a pretty primitive treatment at the time - once they gave it to you, you couldn't remember how long you'd been there. It knocked me back for a long time. I thought I'd never write again.” quote by Don Everly
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“They say shock therapy is good for some things, but it didn't do me any good. It was a pretty primitive treatment at the time - once they gave it to you, you couldn't remember how long you'd been there. It knocked me back for a long time. I thought I'd never write again.”

Don Everly

About This Quote

Source Interview: Musician Don Everly on mental health, 2019

Shock therapy, once used for mental illness, left lasting negative effects, showing that some treatments can be more harmful than helpful.

In simple terms: Shock therapy hurt more than helped.

Key Takeaway

Consider the long‑term impact of medical interventions.

Themes

health mental health treatment history ethics

Mood

reflective concerned hopeful

Type

medical historical

When to use this quote

  • psychiatric care
  • patient advocacy
  • historical medical practices

Key Concepts

trauma memory loss recovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards are needed for experimental treatments?
  • How can past mistakes inform current mental health care?
A Different Perspective

The method’s primitive nature raises concerns about consent and efficacy.

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